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Visit Visa Extension question

akbardxb

Champion Member
Nov 18, 2013
1,244
464
Mississauga
LANDED..........
28-03-2014
Hi.

My mother has multiple entry visit visa and has been here for four months. I would like to apply for an extension so that she can stay for a longer than six months.

My questions :

1. How can I apply for an extension mad how much does it cost?
2. How long is an extension given for?
3. If she exits Canada and goes to live with her sister in the US for a few days, can she come back again after a week? If yes, can we drive or does she have to fly out?
4. I have full medical insurance for her, if required. She came here on a return ticket.

Thank you.
 

Jalex23

VIP Member
Apr 12, 2013
4,463
369
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-09-2013
Doc's Request.
09-04-2014
AOR Received.
06-11-2013
Med's Request
05-04-2014
Med's Done....
20-05-2014
Passport Req..
07-07-2014
VISA ISSUED...
14-07-2014
LANDED..........
06-09-2014
akbardxb said:
1. How can I apply for an extension mad how much does it cost?
Use the tool:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/getting-started.asp

akbardxb said:
2. How long is an extension given for?
Depends on your specifics.

akbardxb said:
3. If she exits Canada and goes to live with her sister in the US for a few days, can she come back again after a week? If yes, can we drive or does she have to fly out?
When she comes back she will be re evaluated by the CBSA officer. If the officer feels she tried to skip the line instead of properly filing for an extension she can be denied, can be given a very short time and will have to go through questioning.

akbardxb said:
4. I have full medical insurance for her, if required. She came here on a return ticket.
OK.
 

akbardxb

Champion Member
Nov 18, 2013
1,244
464
Mississauga
LANDED..........
28-03-2014
Thank you Jalex. That is very helpful.

One more question : how long before the expiry should one apply? She is an Indian citizen.

Has any other member on the forum tried either routes and want has been their experience.
 

Jalex23

VIP Member
Apr 12, 2013
4,463
369
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-09-2013
Doc's Request.
09-04-2014
AOR Received.
06-11-2013
Med's Request
05-04-2014
Med's Done....
20-05-2014
Passport Req..
07-07-2014
VISA ISSUED...
14-07-2014
LANDED..........
06-09-2014
akbardxb said:
Thank you Jalex. That is very helpful.

One more question : how long before the expiry should one apply? She is an Indian citizen.

Has any other member on the forum tried either routes and want has been their experience.
no earlier than 30 days before expiry date.
 

VO18

Full Member
Oct 2, 2016
24
0
Hi everyone,

I have a question. Very similar to yours.
My mom came to visit me but ultimately she wants to stay. Shortly after her arrival my brother came. Both of them didn't have a return ticket. My brother has a stamp with a date on it so he is leaving within the 6 months mark and going back home. My mom wants to go on vacation somewhere other than the USA for a week or so and then get back for another 6 6 months. Is this possible or they will stop her at the airport?
Little back story... I am in the processing of applying for PR so I am currently on working visa. And when my brother came, the officer called me from the airport asking me all sorts of questions.

if someone heard anything your input is much appreciated!